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Maybe he's just in a really bad shooting slump, right now Scott has the shooting touch of Shaq, even his foul shots come off the rim like they were thrown from half court, I can't believe how bad he has shot.
Anyone have some of his stats in HS? I'm guessing he got a very high percentage of his scoring, taking it to the rim.

His current stats this season:
28% from the field.
5.6% from the 3.
22% from the FT line.

Maybe he's just in a really bad shooting slump, right now Scott has the shooting touch of Shaq, even his foul shots come off the rim like they were thrown from half court, I can't believe how bad he has shot.
Anyone have some of his stats in HS? I'm guessing he got a very high percentage of his scoring, taking it to the rim.

His current stats this season:
28% from the field.
5.6% from the 3.
22% from the FT line.

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Scott can get to the rim at will. Next season his numbers will look MUCH better. Shannon is a different point guard than Matta has had lately. He's a big time slasher, and the ability to drop a dime. His time will come.

Scott can get to the rim at will. Next season his numbers will look MUCH better. Shannon is a different point guard than Matta has had lately. He's a big time slasher, and the ability to drop a dime. His time will come.

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I've seen a lot of time's when there is a clear path to the rim, but he is very tentative to take it or his decision is a split second late, allowing a defender to reject him.

I've seen a lot of time's when there is a clear path to the rim, but he is very tentative to take it or his decision is a split second late, allowing a defender to reject him.

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Is he tentative or is he playing his role?

There is a huge difference. This isn't Shannon's time...next year is a different animal. Right now he's being asked to play great defense and push the ball. He brings a different element than William does...Shannon isn't a threat to shoot it, but he does play much faster and the ball doesn't stick in his hands. He keeps the rhythm of the offense while limiting bad shots.

There is a huge difference. This isn't Shannon's time...next year is a different animal. Right now he's being asked to play great defense and push the ball. He brings a different element than William does...Shannon isn't a threat to shoot it, but he does play much faster and the ball doesn't stick in his hands. He keeps the rhythm of the offense while limiting bad shots.

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Don't mean to be argumentative but don't quite understand a couple statements. I don't want want to get into next season until this one is over but where is Craft and Smith going and I don't see Shannon taking over for William. I will agree that he does push tempo and is a good defender but even a freshman PG must shoot free throws better. He has to improve his shooting or his quickness won't mean anything because defenders will just back off. I don't think Scott will bring anything to the table this evening but that's an entirely story.

Don't mean to be argumentative but don't quite understand a couple statements. I don't want want to get into next season until this one is over but where is Craft and Smith going and I don't see Shannon taking over for William. I will agree that he does push tempo and is a good defender but even a freshman PG must shoot free throws better. He has to improve his shooting or his quickness won't mean anything because defenders will just back off. I don't think Scott will bring anything to the table this evening but that's an entirely story.

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When Shannon entered the game against Cincinnati, he wasn't a threat to score, but he pushed the hell out of the ball. Something William struggles with b/c he isn't a great ball handler. Shannon is also a better defender, even with the height he gives up to William.

Will is a great spot shooter and decent from a few spots on the floor with his back to the basket. But his game is much more suited for half-court sets. Against UC, when we needed to pick our tempo up, Shannon and Aaron controlled the pace. It's nice when our bigs can turn around and outlet it to Aaron or Shannon...when Will is in the game, that's not really an option.

As Shannon takes on more leadership and has more experience I expect him to be more comfortable to look for his own shot. Right now, he focuses on defense and pushing the tempo. Just b/c he doesn't look to shoot doesn't mean his pace isn't important. Rajon Rondo can't shoot a lick, but his ability to get the ball up the court creates easy shots for teammates.

When William is missing shots, combined with the pace he plays at, it's almost like a double negative.

And I agree about tonight...Buford is going to be critical. This is the type of game he needs to come up big b/c the 2-3 zone invites a lot of deep shots. And I don't see OSU trying to run with Syracuse who is a more athletic team. The strengths of Shannon's game were perfect against UC to change the pace...against Cuse, Will's half-court abilities need to come through.

BOSTON ? Former Celtics guard Charlie Scott doesn?t make it back to Boston very often anymore, but he was thrilled to return for Ohio State?s 77-70 victory over Syracuse in the NCAA East Regional final last night at the Garden.

Scott?s son, Shannon, is a freshman guard for the Buckeyes and Scott sat with his wife, Trudy, and former Celtics teammate Jo Jo White in the section behind the Ohio State bench.

In a regional semifinal win over Cincinnati on Thursday, Shannon led the Ohio State reserves with 16 minutes and had two points and three assists. Last night, he didn?t get in until starting point guard Aaron Craft fouled out with 48.4 seconds left.

?He?s a freshman, he?s got a long time ahead of him,? an excited Scott said after the game. ?The most important thing was his team won. That?s what he was most appreciative of. He?s going to get his chance to play. He?s got time. He?s not worried about not playing. This is a big thrill for him. I know it?s a big thrill for me. I?m happy for him. If he played, I wouldn?t feel any different than I do now for him. I know he?s very happy. That?s the most important thing.?

Father knew best.

?It felt great,? Shannon said. ?Coming in the game when Aaron fouled out, I had to stay calm and just finish the game off.?

Ohio State advanced to play today?s Kansas-North Carolina winner in the Final Four on Saturday.

?To get a chance to play in the Final Four is really spectacular,? Shannon said, ?for any team. We had to fight hard and we did a great job.?

Before the game, Scott admitted he was nervous.

?When you?re a dad,? Scott said, ?it?s tough watching your kid play because you want so badly for them to succeed at a very high level.?

Head Coach Dave Boyd has been dismissed for illegal recruiting (Undue Influence). During his time at Milton he won multiple state champioships and ever record and contact is currently being reviewed by the school.

Head Coach Dave Boyd has been dismissed for illegal recruiting (Undue Influence). During his time at Milton he won multiple state champioships and ever record and contact is currently being reviewed by the school.

I went to the highschool across town from Milton, players would appear out of nowhere to play for them.

It was a predominantly white area with average basketball prospects, the real talent was four or five exits down 400.
Everyone knew he was bringing in players through recruiting and eventually a parent complained.

Coach Boyd was a dirty SOB I kid you not, he was caught at another school cheating on his wife with a teacher.
I'm not buying his story that the players contacted him to go to Milton.

-- Scott, whose shot probably needed the most offseason work, had his good moments and bad moments with it. One thing he had no trouble with was his ankle-busting crossover dribble, which got him by Craft and to the rim several times. The kid is quick, no doubt.

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